Ashampoo

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How very embarrassing for them, I've just received this email from Ashampoo I don't use them any more in fact it must be about 4 years ago since I last used one of their programs, but I don't think I'd want to use their firewall software. (As far as I can tell it's genuine, the link takes you to a page on their website.)


Dear Ashampoo customer,

We are writing to you concerning an important issue. We regret to tell you that we also detected an unauthorized access to one of our server systems. We assume that the attackers were able to purloin data of customers. Sensitive data such as billing information etc. is not affected by this, because Ashampoo does not store this data.

We summarized all pieces of information concerning this incident for you and would like you to read the following website: Ashampoo® - We Make Software! (http://www.ashampoo.com/datatheft)

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Same sort of thing happened to DELL recently, lots of customer information got hacked!

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An Important Message from Dell Australia

Dell's global email service provider, Epsilon, recently informed us that their email system was exposed to unauthorised entry. As a result, your email address, and your first name and last name may have been accessed by an unauthorised party. Epsilon took immediate action to close the vulnerability and notify US law enforcement officials.

Whilst no credit card, banking or other personally identifiable information was involved, we felt it was important to let you know that your email address may have been accessed. While we hope that you will not be affected, we recommend that you be alert to suspicious emails requesting your personal information.

To help protect your personal information online we recommend that you do not provide any sensitive information through email, or open emails from senders you do not know. Dell will never ask for your financial information through email.

Dell takes its commitment to protecting customer data very seriously and has notified the Australian Privacy Commissioner and ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority). Dell continues to work closely with regulatory bodies and manage customer concerns.

We sincerely regret that this incident has taken place and we will continue to work with Epsilon to ensure that all appropriate measures are taken to protect your personal information.

Please contact us at [email protected] ([email protected]) should you have any questions.

Sincerely

Deborah Harrigan
Dell Consumer and Small Business Executive Director
Dell Australia Pty Limited